Currently based in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, teaching Pilates from the beautiful beachside Florblanca studio

Local residents and tourists of all ages and abilities, from many different countries enjoy this tranquil space to practice Pilates as part of their health and fitness regime, to rehabilitate from and prevent injury and to have fun!

Of course many of us also enjoy practicing Pilates outdoors – and where better than on a beautiful beach or a deck overlooking the ocean?

Born from the desire to experience more movement, to simplify and to make a meaningful contribution to the immediate community.

Having experienced the healing benefits of Pilates, wanting to play a more active role in looking after our environment, and the desire to be part of a community where healthy living, environmental awareness and community purpose existed, Mav Wynn, the founder of SoulPowerPilates, decided to focus full-time on teaching Pilates, live next to the ocean and get involved in community and environmental initiatives.

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Benefits of STOTT Pilates

Pilates is one of the fastest growing methods of exercise as it offers stress relief, is kind and gentle to the body whilst improving fitness, helps prevent injury and is complementary to many traditional fitness routines. It can be practiced at any age and any fitness level, and has the following benefits:

Builds core strength and stability
Improves posture and alignment
Increases flexibility, balance and coordination
Improves muscular balance and strength

Increases muscular endurance and tone
Prevents injury and heightens body awareness
Enhances athletic performance
Relieves stress and back pain

The Pilates of SoulPowerPilates

SoulPowerPilates is rooted in the STOTT PILATES Method of teaching.
This is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method developed by Joseph Pilates. STOTT PILATES has been refined over three decades by the founders together with a team of physical therapists, sport medicine and fitness professionals. As a result STOTT PILATES includes modern principles of exercise science, fascial fitness and spinal rehabilitation, making it one of the safest and most effective methods available. STOTT PILATES exercises help people of all ages develop optimal strength, flexibility, endurance and posture without stressing joints.

This is the perfect way to complement your health and fitness regime, to tone your body, move with ease and strengthen your mind body connection.

The Pilates Studio

A luxurious oceanfront fully equipped Pilates studio offering springboard, private and semi private classes. The studio is open to students of all levels. Newcomers to Pilates will benefit from a personalised step by step introduction to the Pilates method, while more experienced students will get a chance to review their practice and work on more advanced exercises.

RETREATS

JOIN A PILATES RETREAT AT FLORBLANCA PILATES IN SANTA TERESA, COSTA RICA
13 – 18 NOVEMBER 2023

Testimonials

Mav is a wonderful, caring teacher and her students are so very lucky to have her. Always 100% focused, always striving to know more from her own teachers. I just wish I lived close by so I could do my ‘Mav’ sessions again.

Robyn HodsonLondon

If you are looking for one of the best Pilates teachers look no further than Mav. She is an inspiration. Encouraging and enthusiastic, a great Pilates teacher... who listens to her students and adapts the classes to suit... every class is different and you feel yourself improving with every class. Her in-depth knowledge and experience makes her top of her game and a Pilates teacher you would not want to miss out on!

Fiona KingLondon

I stumbled upon Mav’s classes rather unintentionally and I am so very happy that I found her! I have been a pilates student for around 12 years and have studied with numerous Pilates teachers over the years. Mav is a truly gifted teacher, her understanding of anatomy and the movements is remarkable. She shows such a genuine care for helping others move with grace, ease and strength and always makes me smile in class. She is a kind, caring, generous woman and I am so blessed to have found her. Thank you so much Mav for continuing to share your incredible knowledge with others!

Tara GreenCanada

Having got into the rhythm of a workout programme from the start of 2020, I was overjoyed to find that Mav had started an online Pilates programme when gyms were closed during the COVID-19 lockdown and even despite the fact that Mav is on a different continent, I was able to access her classes. Mav’s classes are varied in terms of exercises and her instructions precise and informative, preventing potential injury. My favourite classes were ‘Mat Mondays’, as I didn’t own many of the props. Her classes were something to look forward to and it felt good to be keeping toned and stretched. Thank you Mav, for always being upbeat and inspirational - such a gift.

Heather GillespieSouth Africa

Mav changed my life. Literally. There are not many people that you can honestly say that about using no hyperbole. She has been a friend for a long time and knows me well. During a time in my life that was exceptionally difficult, she never pushed me to exercise as many had (I started at 42....) but spoke so kindly about how it could benefit me and that she thought Pilates would be the thing I should start with. Fast forward two years and I am now a devotee! I practice a minimum of three times a week, cycle 5 days a week and lift weights. I can only do this because of the strength I had gained from starting with Pilates with Mav. It is the absolute best grounding and over all strengthening practise to allow you to either continue just with that practise or to keeping exploring and supplementing your fitness regime. Mav is kind, considerate, thoughtful and understands the needs of each and every person and tailors to such. All I can say is she could change your life too if you let her.

Tina CharadUSA

Mav’s Pilates sessions are truly world class. Highly qualified, creative and considerate, Mav designed personal programmes to help us with our strength, flexibility and fitness but also for peace of mind. The approach she designed and pacing made a huge difference to our practise, trip, and our lives. The transformation was very tangible and much appreciated. Dedicated to her profession and community, Mav is an exceptional instructor and friend.

Elizabeth LewisLondon & visiting student in Costa Rica

Rarely in my life have I been regular with any exercise program and, when I was, I usually ended up leaving because of injury. In the two years since I discovered Pilates with Mav, this has changed. My posture has improved, and my flexibility and strength have increased. And no injuries! Mav always seems to be able to challenge me a little; not too much so that I want to give up or that I hurt myself, but enough to move outside my movement comfort zone so I continually end up seeing progress. My body looks more toned, and my joints move so much better. Mav makes sure my movements are precise and effective, she supports and encourages, and she has this magical ability to make me feel good about myself. Whether in Santa Teresa in person or online sessions, I really value and only seldom miss my sessions with Mav. What can I say? I’m addicted to feeling good!!!

Brenda KleysenCanada & Costa Rica

Pillars of SoulPowerPilates

SoulPowerPilates is about more than just Pilates. It is about community, strength in coming together, sharing ideas, knowledge and information. It is about looking after each other and our environment.